Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- A dynamic job market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A city of nature<\/strong> par excellence <\/strong>with more than 1,495 parks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lush natural surroundings (Parc du Mont-Tremblant, La Mauricie, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No language barrier: Montrealers speak Quebec French as well as English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A cost of living lower than the average<\/strong> for large Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec City, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Good purchasing power<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A city where gastronomy is in the spotlight: both Quebecois and international, thanks to its strong cultural diversity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- More than 7 hours 30 minutes by plane to reach Europe (but only 1 hour 40 minutes from New York!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Harsh Quebec winters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fewer holidays than in Europe: from 2 to 4 weeks depending on how long you have been with the same employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdministrative procedures for moving to Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are European, you can stay in Canada without a visa for 6 months. Before travelling, you must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)<\/strong> after applying for it on Canada.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOtherwise, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV<\/strong>), also known as a \u2018visitor visa<\/strong>\u2019, on the official website of the Canadian government<\/a>. This is valid for 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this period, whether or not you needed a visa, you must apply for permanent residence in Quebec. This involves two stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)<\/strong>: to do so, go to the Arrima<\/a> website. You will need to create a profile, fill in the application form and provide the necessary documents (passport, diploma, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Applying for permanent residence<\/strong>: once you have obtained the CSQ, you can make an official application for permanent residence, but this time to the federal government. For more information, please visit the website of the Quebec government<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAccommodation in Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhere to live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The city of Montreal is divided into 19 boroughs. Plateau-Mont-Royal <\/strong>is home to several neighbourhoods favoured by expatriates. There are three main neighbourhoods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Plateau Mont-Royal, of the same name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mile End<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milton Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The boroughs of Ville-Marie<\/strong> and Le Sud-Ouest<\/strong> also have neighbourhoods that are of interest to expats, such as Griffintown<\/strong>, 15 minutes from downtown Montreal, or Saint-Henri<\/strong>, a neighbourhood with a vibrant culture, popular with young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Looking for health coverage abroad?<\/span>\n \n \n \n Discover today our plans in just a few clics.<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \nget a free quote<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhich accommodation to choose and at what price?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-bialons-x_CEJ7kn4w4-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nYou can find many types of accommodation in Montreal, mainly unfurnished apartments<\/strong>, although furnished apartments are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPFor a spacious house, you will need to move slightly away from the city centre and look to the outlying districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As far as the budget to be planned is concerned, here are the average current rents in Montreal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a one-bedroom apartment: 850 <\/strong>to 1,150 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor a three-bedroom apartment: 1,300 <\/strong>to 1,825 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to become a homeowner, the price per square metre is between 3,800<\/strong> and 5,900 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe cost of living in Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To live in Montreal, a single person needs a monthly budget of about 1,800 euros. This includes rent and the main expenses: shopping, health, education and leisure. For an expatriate family, this budget amounts to 4,800 euros per month. The cost of living in Montreal<\/a> remains more affordable than in other major Canadian cities such as Toronto<\/a>, Victoria or Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- More than 7 hours 30 minutes by plane to reach Europe (but only 1 hour 40 minutes from New York!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Harsh Quebec winters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fewer holidays than in Europe: from 2 to 4 weeks depending on how long you have been with the same employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdministrative procedures for moving to Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are European, you can stay in Canada without a visa for 6 months. Before travelling, you must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)<\/strong> after applying for it on Canada.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOtherwise, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV<\/strong>), also known as a \u2018visitor visa<\/strong>\u2019, on the official website of the Canadian government<\/a>. This is valid for 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this period, whether or not you needed a visa, you must apply for permanent residence in Quebec. This involves two stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ)<\/strong>: to do so, go to the Arrima<\/a> website. You will need to create a profile, fill in the application form and provide the necessary documents (passport, diploma, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Applying for permanent residence<\/strong>: once you have obtained the CSQ, you can make an official application for permanent residence, but this time to the federal government. For more information, please visit the website of the Quebec government<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAccommodation in Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhere to live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The city of Montreal is divided into 19 boroughs. Plateau-Mont-Royal <\/strong>is home to several neighbourhoods favoured by expatriates. There are three main neighbourhoods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Plateau Mont-Royal, of the same name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mile End<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milton Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The boroughs of Ville-Marie<\/strong> and Le Sud-Ouest<\/strong> also have neighbourhoods that are of interest to expats, such as Griffintown<\/strong>, 15 minutes from downtown Montreal, or Saint-Henri<\/strong>, a neighbourhood with a vibrant culture, popular with young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Looking for health coverage abroad?<\/span>\n \n \n \n Discover today our plans in just a few clics.<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \nget a free quote<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhich accommodation to choose and at what price?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nYou can find many types of accommodation in Montreal, mainly unfurnished apartments<\/strong>, although furnished apartments are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPFor a spacious house, you will need to move slightly away from the city centre and look to the outlying districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As far as the budget to be planned is concerned, here are the average current rents in Montreal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a one-bedroom apartment: 850 <\/strong>to 1,150 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFor a three-bedroom apartment: 1,300 <\/strong>to 1,825 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you want to become a homeowner, the price per square metre is between 3,800<\/strong> and 5,900 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe cost of living in Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To live in Montreal, a single person needs a monthly budget of about 1,800 euros. This includes rent and the main expenses: shopping, health, education and leisure. For an expatriate family, this budget amounts to 4,800 euros per month. The cost of living in Montreal<\/a> remains more affordable than in other major Canadian cities such as Toronto<\/a>, Victoria or Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdministrative procedures for moving to Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are European, you can stay in Canada without a visa for 6 months. Before travelling, you must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)<\/strong> after applying for it on Canada.ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Otherwise, you must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV<\/strong>), also known as a \u2018visitor visa<\/strong>\u2019, on the official website of the Canadian government<\/a>. This is valid for 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During this period, whether or not you needed a visa, you must apply for permanent residence in Quebec. This involves two stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city of Montreal is divided into 19 boroughs. Plateau-Mont-Royal <\/strong>is home to several neighbourhoods favoured by expatriates. There are three main neighbourhoods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The boroughs of Ville-Marie<\/strong> and Le Sud-Ouest<\/strong> also have neighbourhoods that are of interest to expats, such as Griffintown<\/strong>, 15 minutes from downtown Montreal, or Saint-Henri<\/strong>, a neighbourhood with a vibrant culture, popular with young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find many types of accommodation in Montreal, mainly unfurnished apartments<\/strong>, although furnished apartments are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PFor a spacious house, you will need to move slightly away from the city centre and look to the outlying districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As far as the budget to be planned is concerned, here are the average current rents in Montreal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a one-bedroom apartment: 850 <\/strong>to 1,150 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For a three-bedroom apartment: 1,300 <\/strong>to 1,825 euros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to become a homeowner, the price per square metre is between 3,800<\/strong> and 5,900 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n To live in Montreal, a single person needs a monthly budget of about 1,800 euros. This includes rent and the main expenses: shopping, health, education and leisure. For an expatriate family, this budget amounts to 4,800 euros per month. The cost of living in Montreal<\/a> remains more affordable than in other major Canadian cities such as Toronto<\/a>, Victoria or Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAccommodation in Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where to live?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Discover today our plans in just a few clics.<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Which accommodation to choose and at what price?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe cost of living in Montreal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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